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- Side Effects of Antifungal Drugs - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYour doctor says you have a fungal nail infection and you want to get rid of it fast. But that’s easier said than done since the disease is difficult to treat and repeated infections are common. Compounding the problem is the fact that most oral medications are expensive, may not work, and ...
Views: 1065 - Nail Salons May Spread Fungal Infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGetting a manicure or a pedicure is like playing Russian roulette. If you’re not careful, you could end up with a nasty fungal nail infection that could ruin your nails! This warning comes from Dr. Marta J. VanBeek, assistant professor, Department of Dermatology at the University of ...
Views: 1226 - Preventing Fungal Nail Infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFungal nail infections are so common that some people may be tempted to ignore them. This is because the condition starts as a small white or yellow spot that slowly spreads throughout the nail. Overlooking this warning sign is a big mistake since the disease carries a lot of risks and treatment ...
Views: 730 - Ugly Nails A Sign of Infection - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDo you have thick, discolored or deformed nails? Is the surrounding skin inflamed and painful? Do your nails smell bad? If you said “yes” to these questions, perhaps you have onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nails that affects 25 to 40 percent of people over the age of 60. ...
Views: 1009 - Nails Reveal Your Character - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt may take weeks, months or even years before you can truly know someone but our ancestors had a shorter way of judging people: they simply looked at their fingernails. If you want to discern a person’s character, then the best place to start is by looking at his or her fingernails, ...
Views: 1085 - Thin People Can Also Be Obese - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThin is “in” but just because you're skinny doesn't mean you're healthy. Researchers found that thin persons may also be obese due to hidden fat that may affect vital organs like the heart, liver or pancreas. This puts them at risk for deadly ailments like diabetes and heart disease. ...
Views: 1020 - Study says fat people have lower IQs - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFat people are mistakenly perceived as greedy and lazy. Now a new study suggests they may be stupid as well! That may come as a big blow to millions of people around the world who are suffering from obesity. In the United States alone, over 64 million American adults are obese. Indeed, if the ...
Views: 787 - Fat People Less Likely to be Promoted - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere's bad news for fat people living in Britain. A survey of British personnel officers said they were less likely to hire and promote obese individuals even if they did a good job. Worse, many of them perceive fat people as greedy, lazy, and stupid! These startling findings were uncovered ...
Views: 875 - Obesity kills 300,000 yearly - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe figures are frightening. Obesity is responsible for 300,000 deaths a year and many adult Americans are in danger of suffering from diabetes, heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, and cancer because of this. Additionally, obese individuals are 10 to 50 percent more likely to die from ...
Views: 790 - Winning the War aAgainst Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDimples are nice to look at. But if they occur on the back of the hips, thighs and buttocks, they can lower your confidence and affect your social life. These misplaced dimples are called cellulite, a type of fat that often occurs in women. “Cellulite looks like dimpled or bumpy skin. ...
Views: 1057 - Bizarre Breast Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWomen may think of their breasts as nothing more than a body part that excites men. And who can blame them? The male fascination with female breasts is as old as the stars themselves. However, there's a lot more to discover and learn about them. Breasts have their own colorful history and their ...
Views: 16039(2 votes) - More Crazy Diets to Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYour friends say you're fat and you decide to lose some weight. So what do you do? Go directly to the gym and start exercising? Plan your meals and eat smaller portions? Consult a doctor or a nutritionist? Nah! Who says you have to suffer when you can easily lose weight without exercising or ...
Views: 1270 - Crazy Diets You Should Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAmerican showman P.T. Barnum once said, “There's a sucker born every minute.” Whether they realize it or not, a lot of people are suckers when it comes to dieting. Desperate for a quick fix to their weighty problem, they abandon established ways to lose weight (like exercise and ...
Views: 1420 - Risks of Breast Implants - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSince they were introduced in the 1960s, breast implants have become the instant solution for many women who aren't satisfied with their breasts. Fueled by the glowing testimonials of movie stars, fashion icons, and other celebrities who have had breast implants, the industry grew by leaps and ...
Views: 1303 - How Well Do You Know Your Breasts? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou pamper and spoil them. You take them with you wherever you go. You bathe, shower, and sleep with them. And they're always with you whatever you do. Yet you'll be surprised how little most women know about their breasts. This ignorance has caused a lot of unnecessary heartaches, frustration, ...
Views: 1070 - Choosing the Right Anti-wrinkle Cream - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet Martin“If God had given women wrinkles, he could at least have put them on the soles of her feet,” wrote French author Ninon de L'Enclos. These words echo the sentiments of millions of women (and some men) worldwide who hate wrinkles and will do anything to hide them. Sadly, wrinkles ...
Views: 752 - Smokers Have More Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere's another good reason to quit smoking. Researchers at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor's dermatology clinic found that smoking may increase wrinkles at parts of the body other than the face – even on areas that are covered with clothes! Yolanda Helfrich and her team who ...
Views: 963 - Practical Anti-wrinkle Secrets Revealed - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet Martin“Jewelry takes people's minds off your wrinkles,” said the late Norwegian Olympic figure skater Sonja Henie. Unfortunately for the unlucky ones who can't afford to buy expensive jewelry, wrinkles will always remain visible and be a constant reminder of how old a person really is. ...
Views: 1610 - How to Prevent Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinCellulite. The very word strikes fear in the hearts of most women and for a very good reason. Not only is cellulite embarrassing, it can be annoying and unsightly as well. This condition, where fat appears as dimpled skin around the hips, thighs, and buttocks, can prevent you from wearing shorts ...
Views: 958 - Arthritis Myths & Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWe live in the computer age where information can be easily accessed at the click of a link. Sad to say, the information superhighway is also a portal for misinformation, especially when it comes to arthritis. A click here and there can lead you to bad websites that offer conflicting views and ...
Views: 798 - Home Remedies for Dark Circles Under the Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou just woke up after attending a wild party the night before. The hangover is gone and so is the bad taste in your mouth after all the food and drinks you’ve consumed. Now you’re ready to face the world again as you get ready for the office. But as you stare in the mirror, ...
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